Discourse Is Not Going Closed Source
5 hours ago
- #software transparency
- #open-source
- #AI security
- Cal.com closed their source code citing AI as a risk, but Discourse remains open source, arguing transparency enhances security.
- Open source allows defenders, including internal teams and independent researchers, to use AI tools for vulnerability scanning, increasing defensive capacity.
- Closed source reduces visibility for defenders while attackers can still analyze binaries and APIs, making it a weaker security strategy.
- Discourse uses AI scanners like GPT-5.4 to find and patch vulnerabilities quickly, leveraging public code for faster response and community contributions.
- Business pressures, such as competition and governance, often drive decisions to close source, not just security concerns.
- Open source fosters a collaborative ecosystem where vulnerabilities are found and fixed, building resilience like an immune system through exposure.
- Discourse commits to staying open to honor the open-source community and maintain security through transparency and shared defense.